Effective Dec. 31, 2025, there will be vacancies on the following Boards and Commissions:

• Planning Commission Application(one vacancy; four-year term)
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  This seven-member commission, including one member of City Council, holds public hearings on land use items such as subdivision plans and rezoning requests. The Planning Commission meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Westerville Justice Center, located at 229 Huber Village Blvd.

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• Board of Zoning Appeals Application(two vacancies; four-year term)
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  This seven-member board hears and decides appeals from any order or decision made by a city administrative officer in enforcing the zoning ordinance. The board can also authorize zoning variances, provided they do not conflict with the public interest. The Board of Zoning Appeals meets the second Thursday of each month at the Westerville Justice Center, located at 229 Huber Village Blvd.

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• Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Application(two vacancies; three-year term)
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  This 11-member advisory board, including one member of City Council, studies and recommends recreational program needs and facilities, reviews landscaping plans and promotes the planting and care of City trees. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meets the third Thursday of each month at the Community Center, located at 350 N. Cleveland Ave.

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• Uptown Review Board Application(two vacancies; three-year term)
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  This seven-member board protects and promotes the historic character of the Uptown District and oversees Uptown construction and renovation projects. The Uptown Review Board meets the first Thursday of each month at the Westerville Justice Center, located at 229 Huber Village Blvd.

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• Personnel Review Board Application(one vacancy; three-year term)
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  This three-member board hears appeals on disciplinary matters involving Westerville City municipal and school employees and meets on and as-needed basis.

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• Volunteer Firefighters Dependents Application(two vacancies; one-year term)
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  This two-member board follows the procedures, obligations and authority as set forth in Ohio Revised Code Chapters 143 and 146, as applicable, and meets as needed.

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To request assistance or accommodations with an application, please contact Clerk of Council Sara Yinger, 310 W. Main St. Westerville, OH 43081.

Minimum Service Qualifications

Any person who serves on any board or commission established or created by the City Charter, City Code or the general laws of the State, must meet the following qualifications:

• Be a *resident of the City (residing within the corporate limits of the City of Westerville) for six (6) months
• Be a registered elector
• Be able to attend in-person meetings

*Visit the City's Residency page to confirm residency.

Applicants cannot hold any public office or serve on any other board or commission of the City or any other position in the City, except where provided herein or by the general laws of the State.

It is the policy of City of Westerville (Westerville) to ensure that communications with individuals with disabilities are as effective as communications with individuals without disabilities, consistent with the requirements of title Ill of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. 12181 - 12189, and the regulation implementing title Ill, 28 C.F.R. pt. 36. To meet this obligation, Westerville will provide, free of charge, appropriate auxiliary aids and services, whenever necessary, to ensure that individuals with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in, and benefit from, Westerville's goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations. 28 C.F.R. 36.301 (c), 36.303. This policy applies to all members of the public who seek to participate in Westerville's programs, services, and activities.